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title: "RCI MAT"
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published: "2023-06-29"
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# RCI MAT

Buyer: NHS BT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8931996-52b0-4afb-a2dc-f97d1ab0690b

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## Summary

The National Health Service Blood and Transplant (NHS BT) has awarded a contract for the procurement of the RCI Manual and Automated Testing System. The contracting process falls under the medical equipments industry category. The contract value is £8,000,000, with a tender period ending on 9th December 2022. The contract will be valid from 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2030, providing a long-term opportunity for suppliers. The awarded contract was given to Grifols UK Ltd., a large-scale supplier based in London, with a value of £5,500,000.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in medical equipment services to expand their operations. Given the nature of the contract, companies with expertise in manual and automated testing systems within the medical sector would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure above the threshold allows for fair competition, offering a chance for interested businesses to contribute to healthcare advancements in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

RCI Manual and Automated Testing System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8861ac9-70d0-4d88-87a0-148b32df1527 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRIFOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8861ac9-70d0-4d88-87a0-148b32df1527

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8861ac9-70d0-4d88-87a0-148b32df1527
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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